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nounDefinition of BARBECUE
1
a : a large animal (as a steer) roasted whole or split over an open fire or a fire in a pit b : barbecued food <eat barbecue>
2
: a social gathering especially in the open air at which barbecued food is eaten
3
: an often portable fireplace over which meat and fish are roasted
Variants of BARBECUE
barbecue also bar·be·que
Examples of BARBECUE
- grill a steak on the barbecue
- We plan to have a barbecue for the whole family.
- She invited us over for some beer and barbecue.
Origin of BARBECUE
American Spanish barbacoa framework for supporting meat over a fire, probably from Taino
First Known Use: 1709
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